MN Legislature called to a special session
Gov. Tim Walz has called the legislature to reconvene tomorrow, prioritizing police reform as well as the bonding bill. According to a release, the Governor supports recommendations by the Minnesota…
Gov. Tim Walz has called the legislature to reconvene tomorrow, prioritizing police reform as well as the bonding bill. According to a release, the Governor supports recommendations by the Minnesota…
The Bemidji City Council awarded the near-term water treatment plant project to lowest bidder Rice Lake Construction, who bid just over $6 million to construct the plant that will clean…
The Bemidji City Council will meet for a special meeting this evening. According to city documents, items on the agenda include considering North Country Park Natural Playground project, as well…
The Minnesota Legislature’s session ended last night without passing a bonding bill package. The bonding package that passed out of a House Committee had about $2 billion in infrastructure and…
The Minnesota House unveiled their bonding proposal. According to the legislation, it includes $12.3 million for Bemidji’s water treatment plant. Parts of the plant, according to city meetings, will be…
Representative John Persell, a DFL-er from Bemidji, says the legislature is still moving despite working remotely. The bonding bill is still a top priority, including the city of Bemidji’s request…
The Bemidji City Council is moving forward with their plans to treat PFAs in the city’s drinking water before the end of 2020. During their council meeting last night, city…
The Bemidji City Council approved specifications and authorized City Engineer Craig Gray to advertise for bids for a near-term water treatment plant. The near-term plant, with an estimated cost around…
Minnesota House Representative John Persell of Bemidji reports he has co-authored a few bills since the start of session last week. While no bill numbers are yet available, he has…
The 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session begins today, and since it’s an even-numbered year, the big project for both the House and Senate is the bonding bill. According to reports, communities…